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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 18, 1850 |
| From City | Washington |
| From State | DC |
| To City | Coventry |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | R. M. Carpenter |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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| Others |
Notes
Lot #606. (2) 10¢ Washington, used on cover, pen cancel. Almost four margins, cut in at UL. Cover with a red Washington DC cds. and has a folded small tear at upper and lower center. Stamp is not tied, therefore sold as a used stamp. F-VF. Catalog value $700.00.
Rasdale sale 405 realized 300
Alexander listed as 6/18/50
Scott #2 1847 10c Washington Single On Washington, DC Folded Letter ~ Sent To Coventry, Connecticut (266)
1847 10c black Washington (Scott #2) single canceled by two manuscript pen strokes on 1850 dated folded letter sent from Washington, DC to Coventry, Connecticut. Accompanying red June 18, Washington, DC circular date stamp at bottom left. The stamp features a crisp color and ample to large on all sides to just in at top left. 1847 Issue stamps canceled by manuscript pen strokes not in "X" formations are considerably less common than the typical manuscript pen "X". A very fine 10c 1847 Issue folded letter sent from Washington, DC.
A Very Fine 1847 10c Washington Single & Folded Letter Sent From Washington, DC
EBAY lot (1847Stampsandcovers)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 604 lot 278
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 414 realized 260
Harmer Schau sale 117 lot 402 realized 403
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 21 lot 721
Image courtesy James Lee.
Rasdale sale 405 realized 300
Alexander listed as 6/18/50
Scott #2 1847 10c Washington Single On Washington, DC Folded Letter ~ Sent To Coventry, Connecticut (266)
1847 10c black Washington (Scott #2) single canceled by two manuscript pen strokes on 1850 dated folded letter sent from Washington, DC to Coventry, Connecticut. Accompanying red June 18, Washington, DC circular date stamp at bottom left. The stamp features a crisp color and ample to large on all sides to just in at top left. 1847 Issue stamps canceled by manuscript pen strokes not in "X" formations are considerably less common than the typical manuscript pen "X". A very fine 10c 1847 Issue folded letter sent from Washington, DC.
A Very Fine 1847 10c Washington Single & Folded Letter Sent From Washington, DC
EBAY lot (1847Stampsandcovers)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 604 lot 278
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 414 realized 260
Harmer Schau sale 117 lot 402 realized 403
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 21 lot 721
Image courtesy James Lee.
